POSITION FEATURES:nnJoin our team! Now hiring RNs in Allegan and Hastings, MI.nnRated as one of Forbes’ U.S. Best EmployersnnPaid one-on-one trainingnnTuition reimbursementnnCompetitive Pay & BenefitsnnPaid time offnn401(K) and much morennNo experience requirednnPURPOSE AND SCOPE:nnThe professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.nnPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:nnAll duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.nnPerforms all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.nnPerforms ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.nnAssesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.nnDirects and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.nnAdministers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.nnInitiates or assists with emergency response measures.nnServes as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.nnEnsures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.nnIdentifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.nnEnsures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.nnRequired to complete CAP requirements to advance.nnPerforms all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.nnPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:nnThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnThe position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.nnThis position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.nnThe employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.nnThe work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.nnMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.nnDay to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.nnThe position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.nnMay be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.nnEmployees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.nnSUPERVISION:nnAssigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:nnSuccessful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.nnMust have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.nnMust have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.nnEDUCATION and LICENSURE:nnGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing.nnCurrent appropriate state licensure.nnCurrent or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.nnMust meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.nnEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:nnEntry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.nnMinimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).nnChronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).nnEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentitynnFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.